Steel Valley Authority

10/23/2026

In November 2022, a fire took everything from Gilson Snow.

SEWN stepped in and helped the company rebuild, literally from the ground up. In 2024, Gilson was featured by the Governor's Office to promote outdoor activities in Pennsylvania.

Not every challenge is that dramatic. Cash flow gets tight, a major customer leaves, or it's time to plan for succession. SEWN helps with those too.

The review is free and confidential. Call 412-342-0534 or reach out online.

Testimonials from SEWN clients and partners regarding the business resources and solutions provided.

10/21/2026

Today's the Day !! October 21, 2026 - at Noon.

Join the FREE Webinar- Link below to register.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Succession Planning: Employee Ownership. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/19/2026

October 21, 2026 - at Noon.

Join the FREE Webinar- Link below to register.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Succession Planning: Employee Ownership. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/14/2026

Are we trying to build tomorrow’s intelligent workplace using yesterday’s broken
processes?

In a compelling piece for AVNetwork, Byron Tarry highlights a critical modern
operational failure: organizations are aggressively deploying AI and advanced digital
platforms, yet they are forcing these agile tools into rigid, fragmented, and outdated
project delivery workflows.

To survive rapid shifts in technology and AI, businesses must move away from static,
transactional completion milestones and transition toward lifecycle adaptability.

If your internal processes are resisting the speed of change, it’s time to rebuild
the foundation.

Explore how SVA can help restructure your business for the future: Steel Valley
Authority

Small businesses caught in the crossfire of the US-Canada trade war - Marketplace.org

10/12/2026

What does it look like when manufacturers get help early?

Over the last five years, SEWN has helped save:

📈 6,142 Pennsylvania jobs
📈 $38.2M in unemployment costs
📈 At an average cost of $1,222 per job saved

Behind every one of those numbers is a company that reached out before a problem became a crisis.

If your business is facing a challenge, the earlier the conversation, the more options you have.

Find your local SEWN Director who can provide your company with business resources and solutions.

10/09/2026

Join us for Live2Lead 2026, a one-day leadership and personal growth experience designed to provide fresh perspectives, practical tools, and actionable ideas for business owners, managers, professionals, and emerging leaders.

This spectacular event is simulcast to over 300 site world-wide in 60 countries and features world-class leadership experts as well as a local leadership panel. Live2Lead offers valuable insights to help attendees grow personally and professionally, strengthen their leadership skills, and return to work with renewed focus and motivation.

Featured Speakers:

· John C. Maxwell – Bestselling author, speaker, coach, and internationally recognized leadership expert who has trained millions of leaders worldwide.

· Dan Heath – New York Times bestselling author and business thought leader known for helping organizations navigate change, make better decisions, and improve performance.

· Stephanie Chung – Author, business leader, and growth strategist with more than 30 years of experience in leadership, innovation, and organizational growth.

· Kathryn McLay – Former President and CEO of Walmart International and Sam’s Club with extensive experience in operations, strategy, finance, and organizational leadership.

· Rory Vaden – Bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, and expert on influence, personal branding, and helping leaders increase their impact.

Local Leadership Panel:

· Danielle Brinsky – President, Owner & Chief Visionary Officer, Alleghany Industrial Insulation Company

Danielle has led the Bradford-based industrial insulation company since 2007, serving customers throughout Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia.

· Brad Allen, CIC, CRM, CPIA, AINS, AISA – Agent-Partner, Rossbacher Insurance Group

Brad is an experienced insurance and business leader with expertise in commercial insurance, risk management, agency management, and community leadership.

The event will be facilitated by Susan Hileman of RED Day Communications, who will guide participants through key takeaways, help attendees develop an action plan, and wrap up the day with prize drawings.

Brought to you by:
PennWest University – Clarion SBDC • Zion Church • Venango Area Chamber of Commerce • Clarion Area Chamber of Business & Industry • Jefferson County Development Council • Clarion County Economic Development Corporation • RED Day Communications

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, grow, connect, and leave with practical leadership ideas you can put into action.

10/08/2026

Most owners are surprised by how much support already exists in their own county.

PA Business Resources lets you filter by county — all 67 of them — and by the specific issue you're working through. Economic development corporations, chambers, workforce boards, lending programs, industry partnerships. What's listed for Erie County isn't what's listed for Lancaster.

Pick your county. See what's actually near you: https://www.pabusinessresources.org

10/06/2026

Most business owners have a plan for next quarter. Far fewer have one for the day they step away.

It's easy to push aside. There's no deadline, and the business needs you today. But without a plan, the decision ends up being made for you, and your employees are usually the last to find out.

Employee ownership is one path worth understanding before you need it. It can let you step back on your own timeline, keep the business local, and reward the people who helped build it.

Join us for a free, practical session.

Succession Planning: Employee Ownership
Wednesday, October 21 | 12:00 PM ET | Virtual | Free

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sHaK3t_VTqiRr3ZVqJUisA

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Succession Planning: Employee Ownership. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/05/2026

Asking for help with your business shouldn't feel like a risk. With SEWN, it doesn't.

Here's how it works:

1️⃣ Reach out for a free, confidential consultation
2️⃣ A SEWN Director meets with you to understand your situation
3️⃣ You receive customized recommendations, a realistic plan built around the resources available to you

There's no cost to your business.

SEWN has supported Pennsylvania manufacturers and related industries for nearly 40 years.

Call 412-342-0534 or request a review online.

Find your local SEWN Director who can provide your company with business resources and solutions.